OUR reVISION PROCESS IS GOING GREAT! We had an AMAZING “Convergence Summit” on November 24, when the Small Groups that had been meeting together for weeks introduced the “Four Pillars” we will focus on, over the next 120 days, to create our community of love. They are:
- Becoming—and Being—a Welcoming and Engaging Family
- Generating Inspiring and Celebratory Worship
- Supporting Learning, Growing and Healing
- Serving our Neighbors and our World
Already we have more than forty parishioners signed up to participate in one of these four Proposal Team areas, and WE’RE HOPING YOU’D LIKE TO GET ON THE BANDWAGON AND SIGN UP, TOO! (Our goal is SIXTY!) Teams will begin meeting after January 12, when we will have a Potluck Brunch following worship. This is a chance not to be missed! Please sign up in the church or in the Parish Hall today! There will be ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 9:00 AM ON JANUARY 12th !
PLEASE BRING YOUR CANS TO CHURCH! It’s time to help out our island friends and neighbors who are going through some tough times. Please try to remember to bring something with you when you come to church—non-perishable items that haven’t expired. Please place your blessings in the baskets when you enter the church or in the green plastic tub in the Parish House hallway. Questions? Would like to volunteer? Please email Liz and Bob Huss at boblizhuss@gmail.com —and thanks for your caring hearts!
A NEW CENTERING PRAYER GROUP IS BEGINNING AT ST ANDREW’S! Centering Prayer is a classic, wise and time-proven way of being drawn into a relationship with God. Participants learn to develop an appreciation of the present moment, and let go of attachments that tend to encumber us. Instead of trying to “do it all ourselves,” participants learn to let go and let God guide them. WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY? THE NEW GROUP WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 AT 5:30 PM IN THE PARISH HOUSE. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! BRING A FRIEND OR TWO!
NOMINATIONS FOR VESTRY ARE NOW BEING TAKEN: One of our Wardens, Jessica Buckley, has decided not to seek another one-year term as Warden, and there will be two Vestry Member-at-Large seats (3-year terms) available at our election in January, at our Annual Meeting. Don’t be bashful! Please see a Vestry member (list is at the end of the bulletin) or Father Chip if you’d like to run, or have any questions about it.
HOUSES OF GRACE OVERNIGHT WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM begins the night of January 1 and runs through March 31. Please see Father Chip if you’d like to volunteer. If you’d like to make a donation to help us with expenses, checks should be made payable to Permanent Endowment for MV and delivered to Father Chip. Your help is appreciated!
ISLAND COMMUNITY SUPPERS AT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH BEGIN JANUARY 6 and run every Monday night (beginning at 5:30 pm) through March. Feel free to join your neighbors for a free hot meal and lots of good cheer—and bring some friends!
THE NEXT NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENTION will meet Tuesday, January 7, at 11 am, at Grace Church in Vineyard Haven. Betsy Burmeister, Windemere Recreation Therapy Director, will be speaking about “Innovative Activities for Elders”. Bring a bag lunch and a friend. All are welcome!
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